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The brewers at SingleCut BeerSmiths are humble enough to recognize one important truth: they're slaves to yeast. And that's a lucky break for their customers, because only brewers who are willing to wait on perfect fermentation create perfect brews. Which is precisely what these beersmiths do: make perfect brews with the best ingredients available, just like witches who grow their own eye of newt.
Six beers are on tap year round, not only at the brewery's tap room, but also at handpicked pubs in the area. These include a white lager, citrusy IPA, and a mahogany ale. The tap room also keeps a few seasonal brews behind the bar, from a honey-sweetened kolsch named Derek to a rum-barrel-aged dark lager called John Michael. Set up shop in the tap room with a round and some plates of pub food to sample a few.

Pino Pizza serves up hot and delicious pizza in a casual dining environment.
Gluten-free and low-fat eaters will enjoy the menu at Pino Pizza.
Unwind with a glass of wine or cocktail with your meal — Pino Pizza has a wonderful selection of drinks to accompany your dinner.
The perfect place to take the kids, dining out at Pino Pizza won't cost you a sitter.
Pino Pizza offers a free wifi hot spot — perfect for surfing the web or getting a little work done.
Large groups will appreciate Pino Pizza for its ability to seat them quickly.
Reservations are offered, so call ahead to lock down your table.
Need a night in? Don't miss out on Pino Pizza's delicious food — you can carry it out to eat at home or have them deliver it straight to you.
Pino Pizza will even bring the amazing food from their kitchen to yours.
Pino Pizza makes bikers feel at ease with the multiple storage racks outside.
The grub at Pino Pizza is also a downright bargain — most people can chow down for less than $15.
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available at Pino Pizza.

Little Town NYC unabashedly hearts New York. Of its three restaurants, two are located in iconic Manhattan spots: one in Union Square, the other on Theater District’s Restaurant Row. Little Town’s fancy for the Empire State shines through on the menu, too, with homestyle dishes such as the Adirondack chicken pesto and an Angus beef burger topped with crispy Berkshire bacon. The Suburb Backyard BBQ platter is piled high with enough buffalo wings, Nathan's hot dogs, and other locally inspired fare to feed a family of four.
Little Town NYC also takes great pride in its beer list, which features more than 100 local brews, including IPAs and amber ales that hail from breweries in Long Island, Ithaca, and Saratoga Springs. At the Restaurant Row location, you can enjoy a pilsner from Coney Island while sitting in a booth constructed from the beach’s old wooden boardwalk.

At Emerald Pub, you can snack away on tasty pub grub.
The menu at Emerald Pub does not include any low-fat options, so come ready to indulge.
The bar is stocked with TVs, so you can watch the next big game.
Emerald Pub is kid-friendly, so little ones are welcome to tag along.
Complimentary wifi is available as well.
With the blasting music and the rambunctious crowd, noise levels at this bar can exceed a jackhammer.
Emerald Pub hits peak popularity on Friday and Saturday nights, so don't be surprised if you have to wait to be seated (sorry, no reservations accepted).
The dress code at Emerald Pub is as relaxed as the ambience, so wear whatever suits you.
Parking spaces are available curbside near the bar.
Typical diners should plan to spend about $30 per person on Emerald Pub's moderately priced fare.

Mario and Anna Abitino emigrated from Naples to the U.S. in 1972. Mario quickly found work in the pizza business, and the couple eventually opened a restaurant of their own: Abitino’s Pizza and Italian Kitchen, in Midtown Manhattan. That was more than 20 years ago. Today, the couple and their three sons, Dominick, Mario Jr., and Salvatore, run six New York pizzerias bearing the family name. Each offers an expansive menu of signature pizzas and other Italian entrees, such as gnocchi sorrentino and pasta stuffed with fresh littleneck clams. Their pizzas and calzones use dough made right on the premises, and their tomato sauce is also housemade—with tomatoes from Naples, naturally.

Craving a burger and fries? Swing in Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant and enjoy a tasty meal in a casual setting.
Those looking to shed a few extra pounds are advised to put their diet on hold, as Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant serves anything but a low-fat menu.
Whether you have something to celebrate or just need something to take the edge off, the drink menu at Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant won't disappoint.
Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant is great for families with kids.
Whether you have a group of five or a group of 20, Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant can seat both large and small groups.
Whether it's just you and a date or you're bringing the whole gang, it's best to call ahead and make a reservation.
Good luck spotting a suit and tie at Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant — casually-dressed diners are the norm here.
Can't get enough of Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant's tasty dishes? They also offer a catering service for parties and events.
Dining out isn't your only option here — pickup is available, too.
Save some dough on parking at Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant.
Bike parking is also available outside the restaurant.
It will typically cost you about $30 to enjoy a meal at Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant.
Save the cash for another day and pay by major credit card at Gaslight Brewery and Restaurant.

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BYOB restaurants encourage diners to bring along a bottle of wine from home, but how do you select the perfect pairing for a meal you haven’t even ordered yet? Seth White, sales manager at Union Square Wines, shared the following tips for matching wines with common BYOB cuisines.
Sushi
“Champagne is probably my best recommendation," Seth says without missing a beat when I asked what to bring to a sushi joint. The key is to let the relatively delicate flavors of the fish shine through, and the freshness of a sparkling wine helps complement the rolls and nigiri. Along the same lines, Seth says that the crispness of a sauvignon blanc can have a similarly harmonious effect.
BYOB Testing Ground: Cherin Sushi | East Village
Thai
Dealing with spicy cuisine can be tricky, and in those cases, Seth warns against selecting a fuller-bodied, tannic wine, which can intensify the incendiary flavors and overwhelm the rest of the dish. To play it safe, he suggests choosing a lighter, fruit-forward red such as a low-tannin pinot noir or a beaujolais. The slight sweetness of an off-dry riesling can also balance out spice for diners who prefer white wine or detergent-commercial actors who already spent the day spilling red wine everywhere.
BYOB Testing Ground: Amarin Café | Williamsburg
Barbecue and Burgers
"Syrah, especially from the northern Rhône Valley, tends to have a smoky, meaty quality itself," Seth says. That makes it an ideal choice for a platter of pulled pork. Zinfandels also work well with grilled meats, and they share syrah's medium-bodied structure and relatively full flavors. "Zinfandel and a burger—can't beat that," he says.
BYOB Testing Ground: the pulled-pork sandwich at Queens Comfort | Astoria
Pizza
Seth says the toppings matter, but it's the sauce that he comments on first. Since tomato sauce lends its own small burst of acidity, you'll need a wine that has the natural acidity to match. "I tend to pair [Italian wines] with pizza," Seth says, calling out sangiovese-based Tuscan blends and barberas as particularly good choices. Of course, the toppings are important. Seth says that pies with fatty meats like sausage can stand up to a slightly more robust southern Italian red, whereas vegetarian pizzas might not require something quite so bold.
BYOB Testing Ground: Bellini Italian Restaurant & Brick Oven Pizza | Upper West Side